Government Polytechnic College , Krishnagiri

On the recommendations of the State Board of Technical Education and Training, the Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned the establishment of this Polytechnic, in the then Dharmapuri District from the academic year 1979-80. Accordingly this Polytechnic started functioning from 20-6-79. This Polytechnic is located 3 km away from Krishnagiri Town on the Krishnagiri to Chennai Road NH 46. It is well connected by frequent town buses from Krishnagiri.

This Polytechnic has been selected as a Project Polytechnic under the World Bank Assisted Second Technician Education Project. A new hostel for the girls has been constructed under the above project.

There is a Staff-Students Co-operative Stores functioning in this Polytechnic for the benefit of staff and students. The Library of this Polytechnic is fully equipped with 13,000 Volumes. There is a placement Section functioning under the charge of a Senior Lecturer. There is a N.S.S. wing in this Polytechnic with 200 Volunteers.

College Information

College Name	Government Polytechnic College
College Code	110
College Type	Government
Category	Co-Education
Taluk	Krishnagiri
District	Krishnagiri
Address	Government Polytechnic College ,Chennai National Highway, Kattinayanapalli, Krishnagiri District – 635001

Diploma in engineering is the fastest way to get employed in technical job positions of the manufacturing and service sector.

Admission

Students who have passed 10th standard or failed in 12th standard can join 1st year while those who have passed 12th standard can join 2nd year through the lateral entry process.

For lateral entry admissions 12 pass, 10th pass with two years I.T.I(NCVT).

For Part time admissions, 10th pass, 10th pass with two years I.T.I.

MODE OF SELECTION

Regular Diploma Courses

Selection of eligible candidates for the courses in the Polytechnic Colleges and Special Institutions will be made based on the total marks secured in the qualifying examination and the ranking will be done in the order of total marks secured by the candidates in the SSLC / Equivalent examination following communal reservation. In respect of candidates whose maximum marks in the qualifying examination more than 500 as per scheme, the maximum marks shall be reduced to a base of 500 and rank arrived at along with other candidates.

Sandwich Courses

For 50% seats in the Sandwich Diploma Courses the selection will be done based on the total marks secured in the qualifying examination as for the regular courses following merit and communal reservation.

For the remaining 50% seats in the Sandwich Diploma Courses the eligible candidates sponsored by the approved industries will be admitted.

The list of industries which are participating in the Inplant Training etc., are alone eligible to sponsor candidates.

Sandwich courses will extend for a period for 3 & 1/2 year (7 semesters). Candidates admitted to sandwich courses will attend the Institution study as well as Inplant Training in one of the connected industries.

These candidates should satisfy the rules relating to eligibility rules prescribed.

Course Availability

Total Intake of the Institution	480 (Regular) 75 (Part Time)
Availability of courses in Second shift	Yes
Availability of courses in part time	Yes

Admission Fee

Admission fee per year

Rs.2352

Courses Offered

S.No	Course code	Course Name	Course Type	Intake
				I Shift	II Shift
1	1010	Civil Engineering	Full Time	60	60
2	1020	Mechanical Engineering	Full Time	60	60
3	1040	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Full Time	60	60
4	1052	Computer Engineering	Full Time	60	60
5	3010	Civil Engineering@	Part time	30	–
6	3020	Mechanical Engineering@	Part time	15	–
7	3040	Electronics and Communication Engineering@	Part time	30	–

@Part Time Courses Duration– 4 years

Year of Starting The Courses

Courses	I Shift	II Shift
Civil Engineering	1979	2009
Mechanical Engineering	1979	2009
Electronics and Communication Engineering	1979	2009
Computer Engineering	1996	2009
Civil Engineering@	1982	–
Mechanical Engineering@	1982	–
Electronics and Communication Engineering@	1982	–